AIRCRAFT SHOCK STRUT HAVING IMPROVED CYLINDER AND BEARINGS

摘要

An aircraft shock strut (12) includes a titanium cylinder (32) and a piston (30) telescopically movable within the titanium cylinder (32). A first bearing (40) is mounted to the piston (30), and includes a non-metallic bearing surface (50) for providing sliding engagement with the titanium cylinder (32). The aircraft shock strut (12) provides weight savings along with durability.